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  Humanitarian work has always been a huge passion of mine. Ever since I could remember, I always talked about why it was important to work with the community at a grassroots level and wanting to travel to places where I could help people that were struggling; and sharing their stories. When I was approached by Khalsa Aid’s trustee, Indy …

Kids should learn. Kids should play. Kids should have the opportunity to learn and play. The foundation “Kids Play” is determined to use its resources to provide children with exactly this. In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Kids Play Youth Foundation, along with Asian Pulse and Langara College hosted held their Second Annual Anti Racism Forum on …

Ever wonder which degree to take on after your bachelor’s? Or ever wonder if you made the right choice with your career path? Forbes did the research and found out exactly which degrees have the highest earning potential. Whether you’re just curious or thinking to enroll into classes, let’s see if you can guess the top paying master’s degrees! (Small …

“Because Of The Child Inside Of Me” “I remember being 5 years old and asking if the chicken I eat for dinner is in fact “chicken.” To my dismay, that’s when I first learned that I ate animals. I was horrified. How could the chickens I saw playing during our kindergarten field trip to the farm be the same thing …

There is much that needs to be done for the preservation and development of the Punjabi language in Canada. Right now is a crucial time for the Punjabi community to work towards creating a brighter future for our language in Canada. Canada is recognized as an exemplary multicultural country. All cultures are equally accepted and respected here. However, the biggest …

Ever think that highly-organized prison escapes were only stories you see on movies? Well think again. Canada is home to some of the most intriguing felony escapes in North America. Follow along as we name some of the most infamous jailbreaks in Canadian history. #1 “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, Thanks For The Skates!” Famous, robber and drug smuggler, Lucien Rivard …

By Amrita Lit Before you turn the page, I promise you this isn’t a cliche post about the new year being here and this being all the ways you can reinvent yourself. Instead, what I am aim to do here is share what has worked for me to not just improve my life but change it drastically. 1.) GET OFF …

Dala Lama was once asked, “What surprises you the most about humanity?” He responded,“Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices his money to recuperate his health.” When I first saw that quote, it really resonated deeply within my heart. I thought to myself “Isn’t this what everyone is struggling with? Why are we …

By Amrita Lit Do you remember when and where you had your first drink? How about your last? Probably a few days ago or maybe even hours. It seems like alcohol consumption is now a integral part of many peoples regular lives. Going to a party? Well be sure to drink whilst getting ready, being transported to, during, and most …

Current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will be offering  a full apology in the House of Commons on May 18, 2016 for the infamous Komagata Maru incident that took place in 1914. This is coming to us almost 102 years after the incident took place, in which the government at the time turned away more than 300 …